Chia-fortified bread boosts antioxidant power and nutritional value of whole wheat.
The researchers studied how adding chia flour to whole wheat bread affects its nutritional and sensory qualities. They compared bread fortified with different levels of chia seed powder and cakes. The bread with higher levels of chia seed powder had better antioxidant activity. Adding chia flour improved the bread's nutritional value and made it moister and less hard. The bread became darker but still tasted good. Overall, adding chia flour can enhance the quality of whole wheat bread.